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    Vol.62/No.24           June 22, 1998 
 
 
Unionists rally to back Rockwell strikers in Iowa  
Nearly 200 people rallied in Coralville, Iowa, June 7 in support of the 1,200 members of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1634, on strike against Rockwell International since May 28. They rejected the bosses' offer of a paltry raise, less medical coverage, and a five-year contract. Members of IBEW Local 1362 from Rockwell's plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Teamsters from UPS came to show their support. "People remain optimistic. We're getting a lot of support. This helps the new people who've never been in a labor dispute. I think a lot of people didn't realize how big unions are," said striker Reggie Grassfield. Strikers have set up a web page. Messages of support can be sent to: http:\www.geocitics.comsiliconvalleyhaven4059

 
 
 
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